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Assistant Terminal Manager

Join the leadership team at one of our high-volume passenger transportation hubs on the East Coast. As an Assistant Terminal Manager, you will be a key architect of our daily success, bridging the gap between strategic planning and real-time execution. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the General Manager, designed for a logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced, "live" operational environment and is ready to lead a diverse team.


Key Responsibilities

  • Operational Leadership: Manage daily terminal flow, ensuring the highest standards of safety and on-time performance for our charter, commuter services, and university student transportation services.
  • Strategic Resource Planning: Analyze charter itineraries and schedules to ensure optimal resource allocation while maintaining strict compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the central nervous system of the terminal, fostering teamwork between dispatch, maintenance, sales, and customer service teams.
  • Performance Management: Monitor dispatch efficiency and provide real-time feedback and coaching to the operations team to drive continuous improvement.
  • Incident & Employee Relations: Lead with a "people-first" mindset, managing employee relations and navigating operational challenges with a calm, decisive attitude.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience: 3+ years of leadership experience in passenger transportation.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adaptable to modern Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
  • Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to assess logistics plans, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; ability to interface with both front-line staff and executive leadership.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA safety standards is highly preferred.
  • Flexibility: While the standard schedule is Monday–Friday candidates must be willing to work weekends or extended hours based on operational needs.\

Benefits Include

  • We are looking for the best talent and will assist with your transition to one of our locations on the East Coast.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life Insurance, 401(k), Supplemental coverages, Paid time off, and Holiday pay.

Academy is EEO

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